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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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